Bayern Munich director Hasan Salihamidzic breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo transfer rumors

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has broken his silence over Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo potentially arriving at the Allianz Arena. He has quashed those rumors deeming them not to be true.

Ronaldo, 37, has been linked with a move to Bayern as the Bundesliga champions consider a future without their talismanic forward Robert Lewandowski.

Lewandowski, 33, continues to be linked with a move to La Liga giants Barcelona and has made it clear his desire to leave Munich this summer.

However, his potential replacement doesn't seem to be Ronaldo, with Sky Sports reporting that buying the 37-year-old wouldn't fit in with the club's transfer philosophy.

Bayern director Salihamidzic has now confirmed those claims, telling Florian Plettenberg (via Fabrizio Romano):

“Cristiano Ronaldo is a top player with an outstanding career. However, stories on potential deal with Bayern are not true. These rumours have no truth”

Cristiano Ronaldo staying at Manchester United whilst speculation continues to grow over Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski could be waving goodbye to Bayern

Portuguese outlet Record reported that Cristiano Ronaldo had become frustrated with United's lack of progress in the transfer market.

The United star is reportedly on the brink of a 'nervous breakdown' due to the Red Devils having yet to make any signings this window.

But per the aforementioned Sky Sports report, he is set to report for pre-season training with United after his break is over.

The talismanic forward is set to be an important part of Erik ten Hag's new era at Old Trafford heading into next season.

He flourished for the Red Devils last season despite a disappointing campaign for the club where they finished sixth in the Premier League.

The 37-year-old hit 24 goals in 38 appearances and has shown no signs of age catching up to him.

Meanwhile for Bayern Munich, speculation continues to grow over Robert Lewandowski's future.

He is eager to link up with Barcelona in La Liga but the Bundesliga champions are doing all they can to hold on to their centre-forward.

Barca are expected to make a second bid for the Pole at €35 million plus add-ons (per Fabrizio Romano) but the Bavarians appear likely to reject it.

Bayern's sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić told Bild in response to rumors of a bid (via Barca Universal):

“I don’t care about that. I’m expecting to see Robert in training at Säbener Straße on July 12.”

Lewandowski has a year left on his current deal with Bayern but continues to push for a move to Barcelona this summer.